Celtics Headlines

While it has yet to be determined for sure if LeBron James, who has been
hampered by a sprained left ankle, will play, all indications are that he'll
be in the starting lineup when the Cavs host the Celtics.

Bet you didn't know the C's are one of the NBA's best rebounding teams this
preseason. Or why Chic-Fil-A is a big reason Markelle Fultz is happier in
Philly. They're among things you're probably not...

Marcus Smart will come off the bench while the Celtics will go with a
starting five that consists of their Big Three – Kyrie Irving, Gordon
Hayward and Al Horford – joined by Aron Baynes and Jaylen Brown.

Even though he's a veteran All-Star, Kyrie Irving knows the importance of the
preseason. Add in the fact that tonight's game against the Hornets is his
first as a Celtic, and you can see why he's excited.

Russell Westbrook will remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder after agreeing
to a five-year, $205 million extension that gives him the largest total
contract in NBA history - $233 million for six years - Adr

The FBI investigation that's rocked the college basketball world has had a
ripple effect that's been felt in all corners of the basketball world -- even
in Rhode Island, where the Celtics are training.

A day after his program was referenced in an FBI complaint that resulted in
the arrest of four college basketball assistant coaches around the country,
Rick Pitino is fired as Louisville's basketball coach.

Lil B, who is perhaps best known for cursing and blessing teams and
athletes, posted for a photo with Jaylen Brown Tuesday afternoon, after which
he officially gave Brown and the Celtics his blessing for the

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Paul Pierce", a conversation between Pierce and Brian Scalabrine. Pierce
discusses his start with the Celtics, the down years, the Big Three E...